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A Raisin in the Sun

  • TV Movie
  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 2h 11m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.2K
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Sanaa Lathan, Justin Martin, Audra McDonald, and Phylicia Rashad in A Raisin in the Sun (2008)
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An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.An African-American family struggles with poverty, racism, and inner conflict as they strive for a better way of life. Based on the play by Lorraine Hansberry.

  • Director
    • Kenny Leon
  • Writers
    • Paris Qualles
    • Lorraine Hansberry
  • Stars
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    • Sanaa Lathan
    • Audra McDonald
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kenny Leon
    • Writers
      • Paris Qualles
      • Lorraine Hansberry
    • Stars
      • Sean 'Diddy' Combs
      • Sanaa Lathan
      • Audra McDonald
    • 38User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 9 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Top Cast28

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs
    • Walter Lee Younger
    • (as Sean Combs)
    Sanaa Lathan
    Sanaa Lathan
    • Beneatha Younger
    Audra McDonald
    Audra McDonald
    • Ruth Younger
    Phylicia Rashad
    Phylicia Rashad
    • Lena Younger
    Justin Martin
    Justin Martin
    • Travis Younger
    Bill Nunn
    Bill Nunn
    • Bobo
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • Joseph Asagai
    Ron Cephas Jones
    Ron Cephas Jones
    • Willy Harris
    • (as Ron C. Jones)
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    Sean Patrick Thomas
    • George Murchison
    John Stamos
    John Stamos
    • Carl Lindner
    Sandi Ross
    Sandi Ross
    • Earline Johnson
    Rudy Webb
    • Mr Johnson
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Walter Lee Sr
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    Rosemary Dunsmore
    • Mrs. Arnold
    Paul Stephen
    • Mr. Arnold
    Emily Swiss
    • Priscilla Holiday
    Yanna McIntosh
    Yanna McIntosh
    • Miss Tilly
    Jean Daigle
    • Cop
    • Director
      • Kenny Leon
    • Writers
      • Paris Qualles
      • Lorraine Hansberry
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews38

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    Summary

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Phylicia Rashad's sister, Debbie Allen, played "Beneatha Younger" in the Broadway musical, "Raisin".
    • Goofs
      When they are packing up the apartment, Momma is working on putting sticks around a small plant to protect it to wrap it. The number and location of the sticks are not in sync with the timing.
    • Quotes
      • Asagai: There is something wrong when all the dreams of a household depend on a man dying.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Cross My Heart
      Written by Mervyn Warren
      Performed by Brenda Lee Eager

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 25, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Una sombra bajo el sol
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • Storyline Entertainment
      • Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 11m(131 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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